Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre
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Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre
Welcome to the Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre - a specialist unit for teaching, research, training and consultancy in applied ethics. Our diverse and vibrant community blends in-depth theoretical enquiry and real-world experience to address the most complex ethical issues facing the world today.
The Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre is actively working to build a diverse and inclusive community that supports all staff and students. Our Faculty Equality and Inclusion Lead is Kate Nash. You can find out more about our current projects and access staff and student resources here.
Studying with us
We consult with practitioners and professional bodies to ensure that our work reflects the latest social, technological, and political developments worldwide. No matter which field you're working, researching, or studying in, you’ll be able to apply what you learn in all aspects of your daily life.
Undergraduate
Find out how we integrate ethics into a wide range of subject areas across the University. Discover opportunities to expand your knowledge of ethics as part of your undergraduate studies.
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Explore your interests through specialist teaching and independent research. Choose from flexible study options to gain transferable skills that will add value in a wide range of careers.
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Undertake extensive independent research and gain in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialism. Make a valuable contribution to your field while benefiting from tailored development opportunities.
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Study ethics as part of your undergraduate degree and develop a new perspective on your subject. Gain an additional qualification and skills that will be invaluable to your future career.
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Enhance your professional development and find out if studying ethics is for you. Explore key issues in professional ethics and consider different ways of addressing them effectively.
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Gain the skills needed to make good ethical decisions in the workplace and continue your professional development with ethics training tailored to your working environment.
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Whether you’re studying, researching, or working in a relevant field, you’ll have many opportunities to share expertise with others.
You could present at one of our seminars, attend our Annual Ilkley Colloquium, and join our Professional Ethics Network or one of our Ethics Theme Teams.
Our research
Ethics play a role in every aspect of our lives, and our research activity reflects this diversity. Our staff and students are engaged in research on a huge variety of ethical issues, from finance to artificial intelligence.
Our professional links around the world ensure that our research is highly topical. We also excel in delivering commissioned research that is well-suited to practical, real-world applications.

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